why nylon is used for making parachutes
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Nylon has since become a popular choice, as it has excellent wind resistance, good elasticity, mildew resistance, and is comparatively cheaper. ... Nylon fabric for parachutes is woven in a specialized manner with extra thick threads to create a pattern of small squares – this is known as ripstop nylon.
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Nylon replaced silk during the WW2 when supply of silk diminished. Nylon has since become a popular choice, as it has excellent wind resistance, good elasticity, mildew resistance, and is comparatively cheaper. The material is also lightweight and dries quickly. It is resistant to abrasion and chemicals. Due to its exceptional strength, it is also used to make straps of the parachute harness, reinforcing tape, and suspension lines.
Nylon fabric for parachutes is woven in a specialized manner with extra thick threads to create a pattern of small squares – this is known as ripstop nylon. When small tears occur in the canopy, these small squares prevent the tears from becoming bigger.
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nylon has since become a popular choice, as it has excellent wind resistance , good elasticity mildew resistance, and is comparatively cheaper .
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